Hockey fans aren’t the only ones flocking games - so are counterfeiters of NHL merchandise.
When it comes to purchasing authentic NFL merchandise, the NHL wants you to be aware of the fakes.
Look for the hologram sticker or holographic hangtag and a sewn-in or screen printed neck label identifying a licensee that has been authorized by the NHL to produce "genuine" or "official" merchandise.
Shop at legitimate retailers, such as the Official Flyers Team Store and NHL.com rather than buy items from street vendors, flea markets, overseas websites or other questionable sources
Beware of ripped tags or irregular markings on apparel.
Since 1993, the NHL – through its membership in the Coalition to Advance the Protection of Sports logos (CAPS) – has been involved in the seizure of an estimated 9.9 million pieces of counterfeit merchandise featuring the logos of various professional sports leagues and teams, colleges and universities – valued at more than $360 million.
Don't get fooled by a fake!
Look for the indicators of authentic items; an authentic hologram, genuine or officially licensed hang-tags or sewn-in labels, and licensee indicators.
Counterfeiters are very good a separating you from your money with deceptive merchandise.
Could you spot this counterfeit Washington Capitals jersey?
Counterfeiters have created hangtags and the NBA logo to deceive you - but the item is a fake.
The NHL logo and NHL official product logo are registered trademarks of the NHL, and may not be used on merchandise without express authorization of the NHL.
Counterfeiting is a crime, with penalties of up to $2 million per infringing trademark.
Both jerseys, although sporting "official" league tags are counterfeit products seized by us customs.
This Cleveland Cavaliers NHL jersey sports the official tags but is a fake.
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